SECUNDERABAD
: Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) is using a novel technology to solve the nagging problem of blocked sewage.
The water board is deploying a device called ‘Sewer Croc’ to clear the blocked drains in Secunderabad. A couple of months ago, the hi-tech robotic system was first tested at Chilkalguda ward before being put to use at Sitaphalmandi. “This new technology is helping to clean sewerage trunk mains, blocked with waste material. People are dumping all kinds of garbage, mattresses and food into sewer lines. This is resulting in blocked sewer lines, overflow at manholes and inundated roads,” said P Anvith Kumar, manager, HMWS&SB, Sitaphalmandi, adding that there are too many complaints during the
monsoon.
Talking about the functioning of Sewer Croc, the official said, “it works like a crocodile swimming in the water. This device will not only flush out debris but also clean silt. It clears choked sewer lines within a short span of time,” he said.
Narrating the woes of the people during the rainy season, G Phani Kumar, a resident of Sitaphalmandi said, “All of us undergo a harrowing experience during the rainy season as all the main roads and residential colonies in Secunderabad are inundated. Water board should replace damaged manholes.”HMWS&SB’s call centre receives 30 to 50 complaints every day about manholes and overflowing sewage.
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